Accountant - R2R

Merlin Entertainments - Corporate; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major entertainment company in Basingstoke is seeking a financial professional responsible for ensuring timely and accurate completion of financial tasks. The role emphasizes building strong relationships with business partners and driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Candidates should be part-qualified in accounting with a minimum of 3 years of experience in finance roles. Competitive pay and excellent benefits included.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Discretionary company bonus

33 days’ holiday including bank holidays

Merlin Magic Pass for free admission to attractions

Enjoy the Ride pass for unlimited entry into regional attractions

Discounts in retail shops and restaurants

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in finance roles.
• Proven track record of month-end close processes.
• Experience partnering teams with technical accounting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of financial tasks.
• Embed robust financial controls to maintain data integrity.
• Identify and implement enhancements to financial processes.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Education

Part qualified in ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

Step into a role where your expertise makes a real impact, the role is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate completion of key financial tasks in line with established accounting policies and standards.

A strong emphasis is placed on embedding robust financial controls across all activities to maintain data integrity and compliance.

The position requires building and sustaining effective working relationships with Finance Hub (FHub) and business partners, becoming a reliable point of contact known for consistent delivery and measurable support.

A continuous improvement mindset is essential, with a focus on identifying and implementing enhancements to financial processes, systems, and working practices to drive operational efficiency and service excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Part qualified in final stages of ACA, ACCA or CIMA with 3 years + experience within finance role.
• Proven track record of month-end close processes incorporating financial analysis.
• Experience partnering teams / people through understanding of technical accounting frameworks and problem solving. Being to go to person to consult on matters of subject expertise.
• Knowledge and understanding of SSC & R2R processes.
• Involvement in process improvement initiatives.
• Attention to detail with a proactive approach to obtaining appropriate supporting evidence
• Initiative-taking individual with proactive and curious nature, able to effectively manage multiple Stakeholders requirements whilst maintaining high quality throughout.

Benefits

• We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here).
• Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays,
• a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide
• Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions
• 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO, plus lots more!

Pay Range

Competitive